Red Line riders in Rogers Park can be comforted in knowing that additional heat shelters and benches will be installed this winter at the Jarvis, Morse and Loyola stops, according to Chicago Now’sCTA Tattler.

Citizens voted earlier this year in the 49th Ward’s Participatory Budgeting process to fund the extra amenities. And Alderman Joe Moore has been working with the CTA to install them before winter hits. “People decided by their votes that these amenities were important to them,” said Alderman Moore. “It’s these little things that mean a lot.”

From the CTA’s perspective, “The process worked very well and as a result community members are able to get the specific improvements they want for all to benefit from on a daily basis,” said CTA President Richard Rodriguez. “The CTA very much appreciates the funding support provided to enhance its facilities.”

This is a great way to get new CTA amenities without busting the CTA’s budget. Other examples can be found at the Red Line Wilson station where a $3 million rehab is being funded through the Wilson Yard TIF.